Harbor DR over Open Water Canal
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 1.8MI South of Beach RD · Structure no. 174117
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,283
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harbor DR over Open Water Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harbor DR over Open Water Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,283 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,961 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harbor DR over Open Water Canal built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harbor DR over Open Water Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Harbor DR over Open Water Canal carry?
About 2,283 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Harbor DR over Open Water Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Harbor DR over Open Water Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.